Patrick Willis, the NFL superstar who walked away in his prime

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In eight season with the San Francisco 49ers, linebacker Patrick Willis racked up 732 tackles, 20.5 sacks, eight interceptions and served as the undisputed anchor for what was often one of the NFL's most feared defenses


Now, having just turned 30, Willis is walking away from the game even though he could play on for several more years if he wanted to



"Some of the greatest memories in the history of our franchise have come from his passion, dedication and sacrifice," CEO Jed York said in a statement released by the team. "Patrick epitomizes everything you could ever want in a San Francisco 49er. What he brought to this team goes much further than his athletic abilities. His leadership and infectious love for the game helped propel this team." Read more...


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